This set of questions/headings is based on Gallagher's suggestions for beginning the planning process. They might be useful for explaining the purpose and goals of your unit. You are required to use this format, but some might find it useful.
Learning Goals (Standards)
Relevant National Standards:
Relevant Grade Span Expectations
Purpose
Planning Priorities
I want my students to...
Enduring understanding
Important to be able know and do
Worth being familiar with
... know:
... understand:
... feel:
... be able to do:
Learning Performances
Describe acceptable evidence of student understanding.
Learning Goals (Standards)
Relevant National Standards:
Relevant Grade Span Expectations
Purpose
Planning Priorities
I want my students to...Learning Performances
Describe acceptable evidence of student understanding.